Extraordinary Antique Bone Spellicans in Original Box wooden dog especially visible around the lip

especially visible around the lip

to the obi of a kimono

8" long x 4 1/4" tall x 1 1/2" wide

The surface of the blonde wood shows some wear

I love to think that making this carving is the first thing young Arthur started in the year 1940

Extraordinary Antique Bone Spellicans in Original Box wooden dog especially visible around the lipI have completely fallen in love with Spillikins Spellicans, which I just recently discovered. they were a predecessor to jack straws and pick up sticks, which from what I understand originated in China but became very popular as a parlor game in Victorian England. I found an antique wooden set first, and now these fantastic bone ones, and what incredibly beautiful objects I think they are, as well as fun to play! I think what we have here is actually